Chapter 9

A/N We're taking a chapter to go away from Snape's POV so we can see what's going on in the rest of the wizarding world. We hope you enjoy :).

Amar 2: Snape really did have an awful life and I can see why you don't like Dumbledore. I used to like him, but the more I think about it, I agree with you. He didn't even take Snape's safety or mental health into account.

Professor Radar: I could care less about what happens to James too. That sounds bad, but I've always hated him. Actually Bailey and I both have. As for Dumbledore, I can see where you are coming from. I agree with you on most of it, but I don't think he was the same as Voldemort. Sure, they used some of the same things, but Voldemort was completely inhumane about it. He didn't care what happened to anyone and wanted a good majority of the world dead. I don't think Dumbledore was that bad. He was bad in his own way though.

Christine Dalen: I feel bad for Snape too bro. His life really sucks.

Bailey Jackson: Thanks for the follow/favorite bro. You did it because you obviously don't know what the chapters say until Monday :P.

Jane Doho: Snape really does have an awful life. I promise it will get better for him eventually-we like him to much to have him suffer for the rest of his life.

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The next afternoon the sun shone on an old, worn house. With a pop a man with dark, wild black hair and glasses appeared along with a woman who had long red hair. They proceeded forward to the house where an old man greeted them and invited them inside.

"Lily, James, do come in." Said the man.

"Why did you call such an urgent meeting Albus?" James asked while Lily, out of his view, suddenly looked suspicious and uncomfortable. Her actions were not missed by the old man. He pretended not to notice however.

"We will discuss it once everyone arrives, we are still waiting for Remus and the Longbottoms."

All three walked inside and the door shut behind them. The two men made their way towards the brightly lit living room, talking animatedly, probably about Quidditch or some other thing. Lily trailed behind, thinking about why she was here. Albus probably knew about the prophecy and You-Know-Who, he always knew what was going on before anyone else did. She felt something twitch inside her. If he knew, then why wasn't he already doing something? Her thoughts became interrupted as she felt arms wrap around her waist. She turned her head to face the man, her husband's best friend-Sirius Black.

"There's my favorite red head." he said as he rocked her back and forth. Lily laughed and rolled her eyes.

"Careful Padfoot, my husbands right there." Sirius released her and she turned to face him.

"Don't worry, I could never take you away from Prongs, he's far too attractive." Lily laughed again and the two of them walked to join James and the rest of the people.

The well decorated living room provided a comfortable space for the large group congregated inside the house. Lily watched as the many people walked around and chatted, some laughing and some talking quietly.

"Lily!" Lily turned her head to see one of her best friends- Alice Longbottom- walk in. Both women smiled at each other and Alice walked over towards Lily. "How have you been?" she asked.

"I've been okay, how about you? How are Frank and Neville?" Alice laughed.

"Neville is growing by the second and who knows how Frank is doing, he has his mind frozen on Quidditch."

"Trust me, I know how that is," Lily said as she rolled her eyes. Alice scanned her vision over the other people in the living room.

"Why are we waiting?"

"Remus." Alice nodded in understanding. Most of the Order of the Phoenix knew about Remus' condition, and everyone knew the full moon had just passed.

"I hope he's okay," Alice said sympathetically. Lily knew she was talking about Remus, but her mind drifted to another person. He had risked everything for her, and she had screamed at him. He just didn't understand. Yet, neither did she.

"Yeah," she whispered, "me too."

A few moments later, to much everyone's relief, Remus entered and sat down quickly.

"I'm so sorry to keep you all waiting," Remus said after everyone and sat down.

"It's fine, we are all here now," Dumbledore said, "But now that we are, we having pressing news to discuss. I have heard from a reliable source that the Death Eaters are coming after one of our own." At this many many people began talking at once, "Silence! This is important and you need to pay close attention. From what I have heard, Lily and James Potter's son, Harry, is in grave danger and we must protect him."

"No." Lily turned her head to see James shaking his own. "Albus that cannot be true." Dumbledore sighed and looked at James and Lily.

"I'm sorry, James, but my source is reliable. Lord Voldemort is coming after your son." Even though Lily had already heard that once before, now that Dumbledore said it out loud, she felt herself tear up.

"Wait," she heard from a voice in the corner of the room. Everyone turned their heads to see a small, odd looking man in the corner. Peter Pettigrew spoke again. "How do you know this source is reliable, Dumbledore? For all you know, someone could be giving you a false lead."

"Yeah," James said quickly, refusing to believe anything. "You never know Dumbledore." Lily moved her gaze anywhere but James. He was wrong and only she and Albus knew why.

"I'm positive, I'm sorry James." Albus replied.

"James, maybe we should just accept it and try and plan," Lily said softly next to him.

"How did you find this out? Who was your source?" Remus asked from a few people down. The room became silent in preparation for Dumbledore's answer. It had been the question on everyones mind. Dumbledore sighed and looked at all them with saddened eyes.
"I cannot tell you. You must understand this is for their safety." The room erupted in noise. Lily couldn't stand it anymore.

"My son is in danger!" She shouted at the room, "The least you people could do is listen to the one man whom I trust to save his and our lives." The room stuttered to a silence, "Thank you."

The meeting continued on but Lily had trouble paying attention despite the fact that it dealt with her son. She was too preoccupied thinking about the fact that Sev had cared, cared enough to betray his 'master' for her son and family. But she knew in her heart that he had only done it for her. But he also had forgot about James and Harry. She wanted to think that he was just a selfish bastard, that he didn't care about anything that he didn't want, but she couldn't help but feel there was something else there. She wanted to accept him, but she still wanted to hate him. She just didn't know what to do.

"Lily?" James whispered next to her. She snapped back into reality.
"Oh, sorry." she replied, straightening herself.
"Dumbledore wants us to stay after and talk to us about protecting Harry."

"Alright." They both sat and waited while the rest of the Order filed out silently. Some tried to send sympathetic looks towards Lily, but she ignored them. Next to her, James reached out his hand and she grabbed it, graciously accepting the comfort.
"Now Lily, James," Albus said softly, walking towards them, "I think I have the right plan for protecting your son."
"We'll do anything," James said confidently.

"The Fidelius Charm." Lily looked at him, confused. Dumbledore saw her face and hurried to explain himself. "It's a highly complex spell allowing one's house to remain hidden from anyone but it's secret keeper. The secret keeper is the only one who can see the house and is the only one who can tell others of it's location."
"So," James said, working it out in his head, "if we had this Fidelius Charm on our house, You Know Who wouldn't be able to find it?"

"And Harry would be safe," Lily finished.

"Exactly," Dumbledore said. "Now, I can arrange to come over and perform the charm tomorrow, making me your secret keeper." For some reason, Lily's insides started to twitch. She did not trust him.

"No." Dumbledore looked at her, confused. James did the same, but seeing the pleading in her eyes, started to shake his own head.
"No, Albus. That would be very nice of you, but I think we'll have Sirius Black be our secret keeper." Lily's mind flushed with relief. She trusted Sirius with her life and she knew he would do nothing to harm James, Harry or herself.

"Are you sure?" Dumbledore said slowly, as if they weren't getting the point. "He would have your lives and the life of your only son in his hands." James squeezed Lily's hand in his and stood up.

"Yes, we are positive." Lily followed him up and they both started to move in the direction of the door. "Thank you for the warning Albus," James said.

"Of course." Said Albus with a knowing look to Lily that James didn't see. They all said their goodbyes and Lily and James disapparated back to their home.